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This series features real estate expert Jodi Gilmour showing renters how get the most for their money, as she helps them navigate the market with tips including how to negotiate a lease and what to look for and avoid in a property. And once an appropriate apartment or home is found, Gilmour and her crew perform a room makeover, optimizing even the trickiest of layouts.
HGTV
26
30 min
Desperate to leave his parents' suburban home and grueling commute behind, single schoolteacher Scott wants to find his first-ever, one-bedroom bachelor pad in a trendy downtown neighborhood. But after six months on the rental market, he's beginning to lose hope. Rental expert Jodi Gilmour promises to help him find the perfect place, but warns he'll have to act fast.
Dec 29, 2008
For the past six months, Amy and Justin have been trolling the Internet for a place of their own. As recent graduates, they are desperate to redefine themselves as young professionals, but their crowded quarters and three other roommates are seriously cramping their style. Rental expert Jodi Gilmour promises to help while suggesting they may need to make some compromises.
Jan 5, 2009
After nine years in the same high-rise, Chris is ready to move on. The noise has been getting to him, but finding a two-bedroom rental condo in a trendy neighborhood is harder than he remembers. He's been searching for two years and hasn't found anything yet, so rental expert Jodi Gilmour enters the scene to help him find a new home that's both peaceful and affordable.
Jan 12, 2009
After six years, single mom Drey and her daughter Juel are on the move. The property they live in has been sold, and the new landlord has given them just ninety days to get out. So far, the search for a suitable new place that's within their budget and close to Juel's school has been frustrating. Rental expert Jodi Gilmour is here to help them.
Feb 2, 2009
Single make-up artist Whitney is turning 30 soon and, before she does, she'd like to trade in her generic shoebox apartment for a new urban oasis in a trendy neighborhood. Her perfect pad would be loaded with character and period details. So far, her search has turned up nothing, and she's asked rental expert Jodi Gilmour for help.
Feb 9, 2009
Newly engaged renters Brooke and Colin are saving money to buy their first home. In the meantime, they're squeezed into a basement bachelor pad and are desperate for more space. Rental expert Jodi Gilmour suggests they consider moving to the suburbs where they'll find more room at more affordable prices.
Feb 16, 2009
Recent grads Caitlin and Jamie have been desperately searching for their first grown-up apartment together but have turned up nothing. Enter rental expert Jodi Gilmour to help them find a home that fits the bill.
Feb 23, 2009
Amanda is used to living in style at her best friend's place. But as a recent law school graduate with a promising new career, she's ready to move out on her own. As of yet, she hasn't had any luck finding a rental condo that meets her lofty expectations, so Amanda has called rental expert Jodi Gilmour for help in finding her ultimate urban pad.
Mar 2, 2009
Mandy and Steve are tired of living in a tent in the summer and crashing with friends in the winter. They yearn for more creature comforts and even their very first sofa, but their budget is tight and the competition in the rental market is considerable. Rental expert Jodi Gilmour vows to find them a home that meets their wishes.
Mar 9, 2009
Twenty-something rental rookie, Anlina, has outgrown her parents' home and is ready to leave the nest for good. She wants to find a three-bedroom rental to share with two male friends and has recruited rental expert Jodi Gilmour to help them find the right spot.
Mar 16, 2009
Paul and Yvette have become more conscious of the environment and want to scale down their consumption and their commute. They're looking to trade in their current three-bedroom home for a compact, energy-efficient downtown space.
Mar 23, 2009
New parents Alex and Jason loved their roomy suburban home a year ago, but now they feel that they have too much space and are looking to downsize to a family-friendly rental. They're becoming frustrated since their house has already sold and they have just one month to find a new place.
Apr 13, 2009
Newlyweds Marnie and Shaun recently rolled into town with two other members of Shaun's band. Now, the four of them are desperate to move out of the tour bus and into a permanent space, but looking for an apartment in a city you don't know is a challenge. Rental expert Jodi Gilmour promises to find them a suitable, wheel-free home in a trendy neighborhood.
May 24, 2009
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